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Estonia's Post-Production Prowess Earns Global Acclaim
14 Nov
Summary
- Estonia's film post-production facilities and crew praised as "highly skilled, inventive and a pleasure to work with"
- Estonian company Frost FX wins Emmy for visual effects on HBO's "The Penguin"
- Estonia offers up to 30% cash rebate on eligible post-production costs to attract international projects
As the Black Nights Film Festival and Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event kick off in Estonia, the country's post-production prowess is taking center stage. According to Edith Sepp, the CEO of the Estonian Film Institute, the nation's post-production facilities and crew are "highly skilled, inventive and a pleasure to work with," capable of handling everything from sound and color to visual effects at a world-class level.
This expertise is exemplified by the success of Estonian company Frost FX, which received an Emmy Award for special visual effects in the HBO series "The Penguin." Sepp cites this as a "great example of how Estonian talent continues to shine globally." The country's unique post-production incentive, offering up to a 30% cash rebate on eligible costs, is also proving to be a major draw for international projects.
Recent beneficiaries of this incentive include the Finnish crime show "All the Sins" and the Icelandic film "Driving Mum," which hired Estonian sound designers, editors, and composers. Film commissioner Nele Paves emphasizes the speed and flexibility of the rebate process, with decisions and payouts often obtained within a month, an unusual feat for a public fund.
